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Jokic posts 15th triple-double as Nuggets hold off short-handed Blazers 120-108

By PAT GRAHAM, AP Sports Writer
Published: February 2, 2024, 8:49pm
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Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, right, drives past Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, in Denver.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, right, drives past Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Photo Gallery

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 22 rebounds and 12 assists as the Denver Nuggets held off the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 120-108 on Friday night.

A little break did wonders for Jokic, who appeared to have an extra bounce after sitting out the game at Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

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